Paclitaxel binds to microtubules and prevents their breakdown. In the presence of paclitaxel, chromosomes are unable to move to opposite sides of the dividing cell because microtubules are not broken down. Cell division is halted, and cell death is induced.

Paclitaxel binds to microtubules and prevents their breakdown. In the presence of paclitaxel, chromosomes are unable to move to opposite sides of the dividing cell because microtubules are not broken down. Cell division is halted, and cell death is induced.